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DN52 MTF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,580 mi
Last recorded181,580 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 MTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 181,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 158,630 miles

Offside Rear tyre , slight cracks

both headlamps , lenses faded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section , flange very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre , slight cracks

both headlamps , lenses faded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 142,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange on middle section very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 142,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall badly cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange on middle section very rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

all brake hose ferrules undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,352 miles

exhaust expansion box and flange very rusty

rear offside tyre cracks in sidewall

slight leak from radaitor

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 128,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs, faces rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2012 127,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear nearside brake slight binding

Fail 7 Dec 2012 127,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside hand brake slight binding

Pass 14 Dec 2010 125,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 121,576 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 121,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 114,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DN52 MTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN52 MTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN52 MTF registered?

DN52 MTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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